Food City Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean): $2.99/lb
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 75% Lean): $4.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted): $1.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $22.99/lb
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $7.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): $3.99 each
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 3/$5
- Fischer's Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 4/$5
- Ball Park Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.): BOGO
- Dietz & Watson Ham (Selected Varieties): $7.49/lb
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (Made In-Store): $1.79 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.): $2.99
- Honeycrisp Apples (Super Sweet): $1.99/lb
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh): $1.29/lb
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $4.99/lb
- Loose Bananas: $0.59/lb
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (Cut In-Store): $0.99/lb
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown): $1.99/lb
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): $2.99
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties): $1.00 each
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $3.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $3.99 each
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $3.99/lb
- ShortCuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: $4.49/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Beef and Vidalia Onion Skillet with Pasta
Description: Savory 81% lean ground beef is browned in a hot skillet with sweet caramelized Vidalia onions, then tossed with pasta and a simple tomato-herb sauce for a hearty weeknight dinner built for two. The natural sweetness of the Vidalia onions balances the richness of the beef, making this a deeply satisfying one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) at $2.99/lb, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) at $2.99, Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.) at limit sale price, Food Club Pasta Sauce (23-24 Oz.) at limit sale price
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of ground beef for two people, yielding two generous portions; the 3 lb bag of Vidalia onions will cover this meal and Wednesday's flounder dish with plenty left over; cook 6 oz of pasta for two servings.
Recipes:
- One Pan Homemade Beefaroni Recipe With Ground Beef
- Ground Beef Pasta Skillet - Delicious Little Bites

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Pork Chops with Half Runner Beans and Vine Tomatoes
Description: Two bone-in pork chops are seared in a cast-iron skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside tender locally grown half runner beans and a quick pan-blistered vine tomato side that soaks up all the savory drippings. This is a classic Southern-style plate that lets the quality of the fresh ingredients shine.
Sale items used: Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) at $1.99/lb, Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) at $1.99/lb, Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh) at $1.29/lb
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Plan on two pork chops totaling about 1 lb; purchase approximately 0.75 lb of half runner beans and 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes for two comfortable side servings; snap and string the beans while the chops come to room temperature for efficient timing.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Fresh Flounder Fillets with Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Vidalia Onions
Description: Delicate wild-caught flounder fillets are lightly seasoned, dredged in a thin flour coating, and pan-fried to a crisp golden finish, then plated alongside roasted Tasteful Selections potatoes and sweet sauteed Vidalia onions. The mild, flaky fish pairs beautifully with the buttery potatoes and the gentle sweetness of the onions for an elegant yet budget-friendly dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) at $9.99/lb, Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.) at $2.99, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) at $2.99 (shared from Monday purchase)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of flounder for two people, which typically yields two good-sized fillets; the full 16 oz bag of Tasteful Selections potatoes is the right amount for two as a side; use onions remaining from the Monday bag.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan-Fried Flounder Recipe with Potatoes
- Pan Fried Flounder Fillets - Hungry Lankan

Thursday
Meal: Baked Kentucky Legend Ham Steaks with Corn on the Cob and Vine Tomato Salad
Description: Thick-cut slices from a Kentucky Legend Quarter Sliced Ham are glazed with a touch of mustard and brown sugar, then baked until caramelized and served with sweet frozen corn on the cob and a fresh vine tomato salad dressed with olive oil and herbs. This is an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that comes together with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Sale items used: Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced) at $4.99 each, Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.) at $3.99, Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh) at $1.29/lb
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: One Kentucky Legend Quarter Sliced Ham package provides ample ham steak portions for two people with likely leftovers for sandwiches; use two ears of corn from the frozen bag for this meal; purchase an additional 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes for the salad alongside the amount used Tuesday.

Friday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Breast Tenders with Avocado and Vine Tomato Salsa
Description: Juicy Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are seasoned and grilled until lightly charred, then topped with a bright fresh salsa made from diced avocado, vine tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant end-of-week dinner. The combination of warm grilled chicken and cool creamy avocado salsa makes this a refreshing and satisfying meal to close out the week.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados at $1.00 each, Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh) at $1.29/lb
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken tenders for two people, which gives three to four tenders per person; buy two avocados at $1.00 each for a generous salsa; use the remaining vine tomatoes from the weekly purchase for the salsa; marinate the chicken for 15 minutes while prepping the salsa to keep total time under 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef, Food City Fresh 81% Lean (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Assorted (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Flounder Fillets, Wild Caught (0.75 lb): $7.49
- Kentucky Legend Ham, Quarter Sliced (x1 package): $4.99
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Sanderson Farms Fresh Family Pack (1 lb): $1.99
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions, 3 Lb. bag (x1): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Fresh (1.75 lb total across the week): $2.26
- Half Runner Beans, Locally Grown (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, 16 Oz. (x1): $2.99
- Fresh Avocados (x2 at $1.00 each): $2.00
- Food Club Corn on the Cob, 4-8 Ct. (x1 bag): $3.99
- Food Club Pasta, 12-16 Oz. (x1): $0.00 (limit sale - priced at limit; use pantry pasta if available, otherwise included at limit price)
- Food Club Pasta Sauce, 23-24 Oz. (x1): $0.00 (limit sale - priced at limit; use pantry sauce if available, otherwise included at limit price)

Removing the two limit-only items with no stated price and recalculating with only clearly priced sale items:

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef, Food City Fresh 81% Lean (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Assorted (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Flounder Fillets, Wild Caught (0.75 lb): $7.49
- Kentucky Legend Ham, Quarter Sliced (x1 package): $4.99
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Sanderson Farms Fresh Family Pack (1 lb): $1.99
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions, 3 Lb. bag (x1): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Fresh (1.75 lb): $2.26
- Half Runner Beans, Locally Grown (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, 16 Oz. (x1): $2.99
- Fresh Avocados (x2): $2.00
- Food Club Corn on the Cob, 4-8 Ct. (x1 bag): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (12 oz, such as spaghetti or penne)
- Pasta sauce or canned crushed tomatoes
- All-purpose flour (for flounder dredge)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Brown sugar (for ham glaze)
- Dijon or yellow mustard (for ham glaze)
- Lime juice or fresh lime (for avocado salsa)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for pan-frying